Advanced Software Testing Analyst

You Will Learn How To

• Perform the appropriate testing activities based on the software development life cycle being used
• Determine the proper prioritization of the testing activities based on the information provided by the risk analysis
• Select and apply appropriate testing techniques to ensure that tests provide an adequate level of confidence, based on defined coverage criteria
• Provide the appropriate level of documentation relevant to the testing activities
• Determine the appropriate types of functional testing to be performed
• Assume responsibility for the usability testing for a given project
• Effectively participate in formal and informal reviews with stakeholders, applying knowledge of typical mistakes made in work products
• Design and implement a defect classification scheme
• Apply tools to support an efficient testing process

Important Course Information

Prerequisites:

• To take the ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst exam, each examinee must be able to submit proof of:
  
  • ISTQB Foundation Software Testing Certification (see ISTQB Certified Tester: Achieving Foundation Certification • Course 316), and
  • 3 years’ full time testing experience. Examinee can submit an employer verification letter or email, or the examinee’s resume with a signed statement by the examinee that it is complete and correct.

Exam Information:

• Candidates will have three hours to answer 60 multiple-choice questions. A score of 65% is required to pass the exam
• The Advanced Level certificate has lifelong validity
• For more information about the exam, please visit the ISTQB website at: http://www.istqb.org

Course Outline